2K Sports Brings Baseball Blast! to Wii

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It's the only Major League Baseball mini-game experience around.

By Nate Ahearn

2K Sports announced today that they'll be bringing Baseball Blast! to Nintendo's Wii later this fall. The game promises to give fans a "fun and unique new baseball experience" through skill challenges, trivia matches and puzzles. Baseball Blast! will feature every major league team and player and the on-field action will be fueled by comments from Rob Dibble and the one and only Bob Uecker.

The press release issued by 2K Sports touts 20 different mini-games including "Fly Ball Fury, Carni-ball, Power Pitcher, Bumper Base, Pennant Race, Galaxy Ball and many more." The over-the-top action includes smashing homeruns over planets, stealing bases within the confines of Alcatraz Island, and slapping cannonballs back at pirate ships. You'll also be able to earn points towards trophies and unlocking new puzzles. Strategy cards can also be unlocked and used in a "fun bonus game." The trivia mode houses more than 100 questions from hardcore knowledge to casual details that anyone should know.

"Baseball Blast! is the ultimate sports party game that will provide endless amounts of fun and entertainment for fans of all ages," said Greg Thomas, senior vice president of sports development for 2K. "While playing with family or competing against friends, everyone will enjoy the wacky themed mini-games that deliver an exciting new baseball experience."

Baseball Blast! is scheduled to launch on Wii later this fall. No price point was announced at press time.